Tracks & Circuits

Aldershot

Aldershot Raceway is a short oval stock car circuit located on the outskirts of Aldershot in Hampshire, known for its close-quarters contact racing and lively atmosphere. The compact asphalt oval, situated within the Rushmoor Arena military showground complex, typically hosts Spedeworth-run events including National Hot Rods, bangers and various short-oval formulae, making it a favourite with fans of grassroots British motorsport. Spectators enjoy good views of the entire 350‑metre layout from the surrounding banking and stands, with on-site parking and basic spectator facilities that cater to regular weekend race meetings.

Ty Croes

Anglesey Coastal Circuit is one of the key configurations of Anglesey Circuit (Trac Môn), carved into the cliffs above the Irish Sea on the island of Anglesey in North Wales. At around 1.55 miles (2.49 km), the Coastal layout retains the fast, flowing Banking–Church–School sequence while bypassing the long International loop, making it especially rewarding for lightweight and lower-powered machinery. Its signature feature is the dramatic downhill Corkscrew complex that drops steeply towards the final corner, combining elevation change, off‑camber turns and spectacular sea views to create one of the most memorable laps in UK club motorsport.

Longfield

Brands Hatch is one of the UK’s most iconic permanent racing circuits, carved into the natural amphitheatre of the Kent countryside. Featuring the short, intense Indy layout and the fast, flowing Grand Prix loop, it offers a combination of blind crests, steep elevation changes and demanding corners such as Paddock Hill Bend that test both professional and club drivers to the limit. Today it hosts leading national championships including touring cars and superbikes, alongside track days, testing and historic racing, with spectators enjoying outstanding views of the action from trackside banks and grandstands.

Chatham

Buckmore Park Kart Circuit is one of the UK’s best-known outdoor karting venues, set in woodland on Blue Bell Hill just outside Chatham in Kent. Opened in 1963, the circuit has grown into a premier MSA/MSUK-licensed facility, featuring multiple layouts with challenging elevation changes, fast sweeps and technical sections that test both novice and experienced drivers. Renowned as a proving ground for future stars, it has hosted countless club and endurance events and offers extensive arrive‑and‑drive, corporate, and junior programmes supported by on-site hospitality, briefing and driver development facilities.

Louth

Cadwell Park is a narrow, highly technical road racing circuit set in the rolling Lincolnshire countryside, a few miles south of Louth. Best known for its dramatic elevation changes and the spectacular "Mountain" section where superbikes frequently get airborne, it has earned the nickname "Mini-Nürburgring" among British fans. The full circuit runs for just over 3.5 kilometres through a mix of woodland and open parkland, combining blind crests, fast sweeps and tight complexes such as the Gooseneck and Hall Bends. Primarily associated with motorcycle racing, including the British Superbike Championship, it also hosts a wide variety of club-level car racing, track days and driver training throughout the year.

Chippenham

Castle Combe Circuit is a classic British race track in rural Wiltshire, created from the perimeter roads of the former RAF Castle Combe airfield and opened for motorsport in 1950. The current 2.977‑kilometre layout, reprofiled in the late 1990s with two chicanes, is renowned for its fast, flowing character, minimal run-off and old‑school challenge that rewards commitment and precision. Today it is one of the UK’s busiest club racing and trackday venues, hosting thriving saloon, sports and Formula Ford championships, popular themed car shows and motorcycle meetings that draw competitors and enthusiasts from across the country.

Dorchester

Clay Pigeon Raceway is a well-regarded outdoor karting circuit set at Wardon Hill, roughly midway between Dorchester and Yeovil in Dorset. Originally laid out on a former Second World War military hospital site and developed into its current 815-metre configuration, it offers a fast, flowing layout with technical sections such as Billy’s Blind and the double-apex Horseshoe corner. Hosting hire-kart sessions, ARKS licence tests, corporate events and championship race meetings, the circuit is known as a formative proving ground for many leading British kart racers and remains a popular venue within the UK karting scene.

Dalton-on-Tees

Croft Circuit is a technical, high-speed tarmac circuit created from a former World War II airfield on the outskirts of Dalton-on-Tees in North Yorkshire. The main 3.423km (2.1-mile) layout blends fast straights and committed sections such as the Jim Clark Esses with a contrasting slow, twisty complex that rewards precision and car balance, making it a favourite with touring car and club racers alike. A regular host of the British Touring Car Championship and a busy calendar of club meetings, track days and driving experiences, Croft offers flat, open sightlines, generous run-off in key areas and a compact paddock that creates an intimate, spectator-friendly atmosphere for competitors and fans across the north of England.

Milton Keynes

Daytona Milton Keynes is one of the UK’s premier outdoor karting venues, located in the heart of Milton Keynes and surrounded by a rich motorsport landscape. The complex features multiple floodlit layouts built around a main international circuit of around 1.3 kilometres, offering a fast, technical challenge with a mix of sweeping corners, tight hairpins and decent straights. Hosting everything from junior assessments and corporate events to endurance races and championship-level hire-kart series, the venue combines serious racing with strong hospitality, conferencing and spectator facilities, making it a favourite for both aspiring drivers and casual racers.

Tamworth

Daytona Tamworth is a modern outdoor karting venue on the outskirts of Tamworth, offering one of the Midlands’ most highly regarded hire-kart circuits. Centred around a 1,000‑metre tarmac GP layout, it combines a high‑speed straight, a series of flowing medium‑speed bends and a notoriously tight hairpin to reward both precision and bravery. With multiple circuit configurations, comprehensive corporate and hospitality facilities and dedicated layouts for juniors, it caters for everything from arrive‑and‑drive sessions and children’s parties to championship-level endurance racing and major corporate events.

Castle Donington

Donington Park is one of the UK’s most historic and characterful permanent racing circuits, set in rolling parkland on the edge of Castle Donington in the East Midlands. Its fast, flowing 4.020 km Grand Prix layout is famed for the spectacular plunge through the Craner Curves and up to Coppice, while the shorter National circuit keeps the action tightly packed for touring cars, GTs and club racing alike. Today the MSV‑operated venue hosts major championships such as BTCC, British GT, British Superbikes and WorldSBK, alongside track days and the Donington Historic Festival, with excellent spectator viewpoints that have made it a favourite with drivers, riders and fans for generations.

Honiton

Dunkeswell Raceway is a dedicated outdoor karting circuit set alongside Dunkeswell Aerodrome in East Devon, offering fast, technical racing in a rural airfield setting. The main track is around 750 metres long, surfaced with smooth racing tarmac and features a mix of long straights and challenging corners that reward precision and race craft for both novice and experienced drivers. Home to Dunkeswell Kart Club and a busy calendar of corporate events, arrive‑and‑drive sessions and MSUK‑permitted meetings, the venue also benefits from on‑site hospitality, modern timing facilities and spectator areas, making it one of the key karting destinations in the South West.

Beccles

Ellough Park Raceway is a purpose-built outdoor karting circuit located just outside the market town of Beccles in Suffolk. The floodlit track now stretches to around 1,100 metres and is known for its fast, technical layout, featuring a long main straight, physical chicanes and flowing corners that reward committed, precise driving. Hosting British championship events, local club racing, owner-driver testing, mini bikes and extensive hire-kart programmes, Ellough Park caters for everyone from first-time drivers to serious national-level competitors, supported by on-site facilities geared towards both individuals and corporate groups.

Ipswich

Foxhall Stadium, also known as Foxhall International Raceway, is a prominent short oval motorsport venue on the outskirts of Ipswich in Suffolk. The site features a 382‑metre tarmac oval for stock car, hot rod and banger racing, alongside a separate shale speedway track used by the Ipswich Witches. Operated by Spedeworth Motorsports since the early days of post‑war oval racing, it regularly hosts major national championships, including the National Hot Rod World Championship and the National Banger World Final, drawing large crowds for high‑intensity night racing with extensive grandstand and terrace viewing.

Grantham

Fulbeck Kart Circuit is a historic outdoor karting venue in Lincolnshire, renowned for its technical layout and grassroots racing atmosphere. Established in the late 1950s and developed from an RAF airfield, the track is now home to Fulbeck Kart Club and the Lincolnshire Kart Racing Club, hosting Motorsport UK-sanctioned events, sprint series and club championships that cater for everything from Bambino to gearbox karts. With a demanding mix of tight hairpins, chicanes and flowing sections over roughly a kilometre, Fulbeck rewards precision and consistency, making it a favourite driver’s circuit and an important stepping stone in the UK karting ladder.

Corwen

Glan Y Gors Kart Circuit, often branded as GYG Karting, is one of the UK’s most highly regarded outdoor kart venues, set in the dramatic North Wales countryside. The 1,100‑metre British Championship‑approved layout combines fast, flowing sections with significant elevation changes, earning it the nickname “Wales’s mini‑Nürburgring” among kart racers. Regularly hosting national championships as well as corporate events and arrive‑and‑drive sessions, the circuit offers a challenging, technical lap that rewards commitment and precision, supported by strong trackside facilities for both competitors and spectators.

Weobley

Herefordshire Raceway is a 600‑metre outdoor karting circuit set in the rolling countryside of Herefordshire, a short distance from the black‑and‑white village of Weobley. Opened in 2001, the purpose‑built tarmac track features a figure‑of‑eight layout with a crossover bridge, fast sweeping bends and tight hairpins, delivering a demanding but rewarding challenge for drivers of all abilities. The venue runs twin‑engine pro‑karts for adults and juniors, offers arrive‑and‑drive sessions, organised sprint, Grand Prix and endurance events, and operates under National Karting Association guidance with an emphasis on safety and high presentation standards.

Dunfermline

Knockhill Racing Circuit is Scotland’s national motorsport centre, a compact, undulating track located in the hills north of Dunfermline. The International layout is approximately 2 km long, just 10 metres wide, and is famed for its dramatic elevation changes, blind crests and iconic corners such as Duffus Dip, which demand absolute commitment from drivers and riders. Unusually, the circuit is fully licensed to run in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, and the wider venue incorporates additional rally, rallycross, karting and off‑road facilities, making Knockhill a year‑round hub for car and bike racing, testing and experience days alike.

Cowbridge

Llandow Circuit is a family-owned motorsport venue in the Vale of Glamorgan, offering a compact yet technically demanding layout on a former WWII airfield. The 1.45 km main circuit, surfaced to MSUK sprint standard, combines fast sweepers with tight braking zones, making it popular for track days, supercar experiences, sprints and testing for both cars and motorcycles. Adjacent to the main track is a dedicated 1.05 km karting circuit run to MSUK standards, giving clubs and owner-drivers a challenging environment to hone their racecraft in South Wales.

Alberbury

Loton Park Speed Hill Climb is one of the UK’s most challenging hillclimb venues, set within the scenic deer park of the Loton estate in rural Shropshire. The 1,349‑metre course climbs through a mix of fast sections such as Cedar Straight and technical complexes like Triangle and Museum, demanding precision, commitment and car control from competitors. Regularly hosting rounds of the British Hillclimb Championship and Midland Hill Climb Championship, Loton Park offers spectators close-up views, a relaxed paddock atmosphere and a classic British club motorsport experience.

Lydd

Lydd Kart Circuit is a fast, flowing outdoor karting venue located on the outskirts of the town of Lydd in Kent. The full circuit stretches to around 1,040–1,100 metres, delivering high-speed straights and a mix of sweeping and technical corners that challenge both novice and experienced drivers. Catering to hire kart customers and owner-drivers alike, the circuit runs regular practice days, club race meetings and corporate events, supported by a modern clubhouse, diner and well-equipped paddock, making it one of the most popular karting destinations in the south of England.

Kirkby Mallory

Mallory Park Circuit is a compact yet exhilarating permanent race track set around lakes in the Leicestershire countryside. Based on a fast one‑mile oval with sweeping Gerard’s Bend at one end and the tight Shaw’s hairpin at the other, it offers a distinctive stop‑start character that challenges both car and motorcycle racers. Today it is best known for club racing, track days and driving experience events, using the 1.35‑mile car circuit configuration that includes the John Cooper Esses, while its short lap length makes it especially popular for spectators who can see a large proportion of the action from most vantage points.

Northampton

Northampton Shaleway, formerly known as Northampton International Raceway, is one of the UK’s longest‑serving short oval venues and a key hub for BriSCA stock car and hot rod racing. Located in the Northamptonshire countryside between Brafield-on-the-Green and Horton, the 396‑metre floodlit oval delivers close-contact, spectator‑friendly racing with packed grids, frequent contact, and a lively atmosphere. Now converted from tarmac to shale, it regularly hosts BriSCA F1 and F2 Stock Cars, National Hot Rods, Bangers, Saloon Stock Cars and other formulae, including major championship meetings that attract leading drivers and large crowds.

Tarporley

Oulton Park is one of the UK’s most characterful permanent racing circuits, carved through rolling Cheshire parkland and renowned for its dramatic elevation changes. The track’s flowing sequence of corners – from the daunting sweep of Island Bend to the technical Knickerbrook and double‑apex Druids – rewards commitment and precision, making it a favourite with both car and bike competitors. The venue offers three principal layouts (International, Island and Fosters), hosting major British championships including touring cars, GTs and superbikes, as well as club racing, track days and driving experiences, all set against a picturesque countryside backdrop.

Grantham

PF International Kart Circuit, often referred to as Paul Fletcher International or simply PFi, is the UK’s largest and most prestigious outdoor karting venue. Opened in 1994 and continually developed since, it now features an FIA-homologated International layout of around 1,382 metres with a distinctive bridge and underpass section, extensive lighting and full CCTV coverage. Located near Grantham in Lincolnshire, the circuit hosts everything from corporate hire events and club meetings with Trent Valley Kart Club to top-level national and international championships, making it a benchmark facility for both rental drivers and owner‑drivers seeking a truly professional karting environment.

Llanelli

Pembrey Circuit is a permanent motor racing venue on the south coast of Wales, well regarded as a drivers’ circuit thanks to its blend of fast, flowing corners, technical complexes and tight hairpins. Measuring just over 2.3 kilometres in its main layout, it has hosted a wide range of national-level championships, from British Touring Cars and Formula 3 to truck racing and rallycross, and today remains a key hub for Welsh circuit racing as well as manufacturer and team testing. With relatively relaxed noise restrictions compared to many UK venues, the circuit is also popular for track days and driving experiences, offering year-round activity in a compact but challenging setting.

Cheltenham

Prescott Speed Hill Climb is one of the UK’s most picturesque and prestigious hillclimb venues, set in rolling Cotswold countryside and owned by the Bugatti Owners’ Club. The main ‘Long Course’ climbs over 200 feet in just over a kilometre, mixing short straights, fast sweeps, tight bends and the famous Pardon hairpin to challenge drivers in everything from vintage machinery to modern single‑seaters. Hosting rounds of the British Hillclimb Championship as well as popular classic and themed weekends, Prescott combines a technical, high‑grip asphalt course with excellent spectator vantage points, a welcoming paddock atmosphere and strong club-level motorsport heritage.

Bury St Edmunds

Red Lodge Karting is a purpose-built outdoor karting complex in Suffolk, offering one of East Anglia’s longest and most versatile hire-kart circuits. The venue features a full layout of just under 1,200 metres plus a shorter 700‑metre option, combining fast straights with a mix of flowing and technical corners to challenge both newcomers and experienced owner-drivers. Fully floodlit and equipped with multiple fleets of Honda-powered karts, Red Lodge Karting hosts practice sessions, corporate events, sprint racing and endurance championships, supported by modern paddock, timing and hospitality facilities in a dedicated clubhouse. ([redlodgekarting.com](https://www.redlodgekarting.com/?utm_source=openai))

Stow-on-the-Wold

Rissington Kart Circuit, based on the RAF Little Rissington airfield in the Cotswolds, is regarded as one of the UK’s best drivers’ kart tracks. Its fast, flowing layout blends long straights for gearbox classes with a tighter inner section used by most other categories, delivering a challenging mix of high-speed commitment and technical precision. With a smooth, high-grip asphalt surface, generous run-off areas and Motorsport UK–sanctioned events for everything from Cadets to 250cc gearbox karts, Rissington is a favourite for club racers, ARKS test candidates and visiting drivers looking for a pure driver’s circuit in a picturesque setting.

Banbury

Shenington Kart Racing Circuit is one of the UK’s most historic outdoor kart venues, laid out on the former Shenington (Edgehill) airfield in rural Oxfordshire. The fast, flowing 1.0 km‑plus layout combines high‑speed sections with technical complexes such as Café Corner, the Bruno Chicane and Hanger Corner, producing close, nose‑to‑tail racing that rewards precision and racecraft. Operated by Shenington Kart Racing Club under Motorsport UK regulations, it caters for everything from Bambino and Cadet classes to high‑performance Senior and Gearbox karts, with regular club meetings, major national events and the flagship Shenington SuperPrix attracting leading drivers from across Britain.

Towcester

Silverstone Circuit is the internationally renowned home of the British Grand Prix and one of the fastest, most revered tracks in world motorsport. Built around the perimeter roads of the former RAF Silverstone airfield, the modern Arena Grand Prix layout blends high-speed sweeps like Maggotts and Becketts with technical infield sections, creating a serious challenge for drivers and engineers alike. Hosting Formula 1, MotoGP, endurance racing and leading national championships, the venue combines extensive paddock and pit complexes, grandstands and fan zones to deliver a complete modern racing and testing facility while retaining its historic character.

Skegness

Skegness Raceway is a short tarmac oval stadium in Lincolnshire, best known for its spectacular stock car and banger racing. The 311-metre (¼‑mile) oval delivers close-contact action and hosts a busy calendar of BriSCA stock cars, bangers, special stunt shows, monster trucks and the crowd‑favourite caravan races. With a large covered grandstand, raised spectator banking and a family‑oriented raceview bar, it offers an accessible, high‑energy motorsport experience for seasoned oval fans and first‑time visitors alike.

Thetford

Snetterton Circuit is a major British permanent road racing venue in Norfolk, laid out on the runways and perimeter roads of the former RAF Snetterton Heath airfield. Now operated by MotorSport Vision, it features three configurations – the 100, 200 and 300 layouts – with the 300 circuit stretching to almost three miles and combining long straights with a technical infield. Hosting top-line championships such as the British Touring Car Championship, British GT and British Superbike Championship, Snetterton is equally renowned as a year-round test venue, with modern paddock facilities, pit garages and extensive spectator banking that offers excellent views of the action. ([msv.com](https://www.msv.com/snetterton?utm_source=openai))

Rochdale

TeamKarting Rochdale is a fully indoor karting venue in Greater Manchester, home to the region’s longest all‑tarmac kart circuit. The 500‑metre layout combines high‑speed straights, fast sweeps and tight technical chicanes, delivering a demanding lap for newcomers and seasoned drivers alike. Powered by petrol karts and supported by structured coaching programmes from Bambino through to adult racing and championships, the venue caters for everything from casual Arrive & Drive sessions to league racing, endurance events and corporate or party bookings, all in a controlled, weather‑proof environment. ([teamkarting.co.uk](https://teamkarting.co.uk/go-karting-at-teamkarting-rochdale/?utm_source=openai))

Oldbury

TeamSport Birmingham is a major indoor karting venue located on the Park Lane Industrial Estate in Oldbury, just outside Birmingham. The multi-level, 1,000-metre circuit features 13 corners, fast straights and one of the longest elevated sections of indoor track in the UK, providing a demanding yet rewarding lap for drivers of all abilities. Now running high-performance electric rental karts, the venue caters for adults and children from around eight years old, with structured race events, corporate packages, parties and a full range of off-track facilities including catering and meeting spaces.

Warrington

TeamSport Go Karting Warrington is home to the UK’s longest purpose-built indoor karting circuit, offering around 1,000 metres of high-adrenaline racing under cover in Cheshire. The multi-level layout features a Monaco-style tunnel, fast straights and a busy sequence of more than twenty corners, giving drivers constant opportunities to overtake and refine their lines. Modern electric karts with a boost function, comprehensive safety briefings and full racewear make it suitable for newcomers and experienced drivers alike, while on-site hospitality and spectator areas create a complete indoor motorsport experience all year round.

Wigan

Three Sisters Circuit is a versatile outdoor motorsport venue located on the outskirts of Wigan in the North West of England. Developed on the reclaimed site of a former colliery, it offers a range of configurations from short cadet and junior layouts to the 1.47 km Full Circuit, mixing tight technical complexes with fast straights and flowing corners. The track hosts arrive-and-drive karting, owner-driver racing, bike and supermoto events, car sprints and track days, making it a popular testing and development venue as well as a favourite with club racers and corporate groups alike.

Andover

Thruxton Circuit is a high-speed motor racing venue laid out on the perimeter roads of the former RAF Thruxton airfield in Hampshire, famed for its fast, flowing nature and reputation as one of the quickest circuits in the UK. The long, sweeping corners and minimal heavy-braking zones reward commitment and precision, making it a favourite test of nerve for drivers across major national championships, including touring cars, superbikes and truck racing. Away from race weekends, Thruxton operates as a busy motorsport centre, offering driving experiences, skid pan and 4x4 courses, plus an on-site karting complex, and it also houses the headquarters of the British Automobile Racing Club.

Daventry

Whilton Mill is one of the UK’s busiest outdoor karting venues, set in the Northamptonshire countryside and built around a working mill. The site’s headline 1,200-metre International Circuit, along with shorter National, Indy and Mill layouts, hosts everything from arrive‑and‑drive sessions to rounds of the British Kart Championships, making it a favourite training ground for aspiring racers. Floodlighting, modern timing, and a motorsport‑themed clubhouse with the Break Pad restaurant give it the feel of a compact race circuit, while on‑site support such as KKC Kart Components and a dedicated kart club make it a true hub for owner‑drivers and corporate groups alike.

Naas

Mondello Park is Ireland’s only FIA-licenced international-standard permanent racing circuit, set in the Kildare countryside just west of Dublin. The venue offers multiple layouts, from its flowing 3.6 km International Circuit to shorter National, Intermediate and Short configurations, catering to everything from car and motorcycle championships to track days, drifting and rallycross. With modern pit garages, hospitality suites, a museum of motorsport and extensive off‑road trails, Mondello Park serves as the focal point of Irish circuit racing and a key destination for testing, driver training and corporate events throughout the year.

Castrezzato

Franciacorta Karting Track is a modern international-standard karting facility located at Castrezzato in northern Italy’s Franciacorta region. Opened in 2020 alongside the Franciacorta autodrome, the 1,300‑metre circuit has quickly become a favourite for drivers and teams thanks to its mix of fast sweepers, technical infield and notable elevation changes, a rarity in karting. The track regularly hosts top‑level national and FIA karting competitions and offers comprehensive services for competitors and visitors, including a paddock area, hospitality, restaurant and on‑site accommodation, making it a complete hub for professional and amateur karting alike.

Mabalacat

Clark International Speedway (CIS) is a modern permanent racing circuit located within the Clark Freeport Zone north of Manila, serving as one of the Philippines’ premier hubs for two- and four-wheeled motorsport. Its 4.189‑kilometre FIA Grade 4 main layout runs counter‑clockwise through 18 varied corners, blending fast sweeps with tight technical sections and a substantial main straight that can double as a dedicated drag strip. The circuit can be split into separate East and West configurations, allowing simultaneous events, track days, and racing schools, and regularly hosts national championships such as touring cars, GTs, one‑make saloon series and superbikes.